Recent content by timma100

You make a great point. The previous owner installed a 4Ton /1600 CFM HVAC unit. Considering this is a 1650 square foot house, it’s oversized. Originally they had a .5” thick 14x30 return filter, which restricted the flow so much the expansion coil would freeze during the summer. I’ve moved to a...

this has been an issue since I purchased the home two years ago. Anytime the HVAC turns on a significant amount of air is drawn into the home from the attic through open back ceiling lights, cracks in the windows, and the chimney if the flue is open.. there’s enough flow, that if you had fire...

It does seem like the p traps are drying out. If the bathroom as been used recently there is no oder. Any way to prevent this aside from having a tap dripping?

We’re on the city water supply, I know it’s a strange combination, but almost all of the homes in California city have a standard municipal water supply but have septic tanks. This happens with cold and hot water, I should have added that to the original post

When first turning in the water in the master bathroom, a distinct rotten egg smell comes up from the drains. This happens at each sink and the shower. The house is on a septic system, and I noticed there is a 4” pipe in the front yard that’s capped. I think this is to the deep well/leach field...

Any time there is water usage or pressure change the regulator on the side of the house makes a very loud squeaking noise.. is this a failing regulator or do I need to add another water hammer arrestor? The squeaking can be heard throughout the house as the noise passes through the pipes. Video...

The home was built in 1987, roof is original. Even the original singles are on the roof, but they're covered by a second layer that was put on the home in 2004. The new roof project has been canceled, this is a small home, 1680 SQFT, and a simple roof design. I was quoted $30K for the most basic...

Attic venting leaves a lot to be desired, I checked the soffits are they're free of any obstruction, and the upper vents are clear. It's all passive/convection.. On a 98 degree day, I checked the attic temperature and it was 130 degrees. Keep in mind, the summer June/July/Aug/Sep sees consistent...

That was my thought as well as far as the earthquake preparation. The home was built in 1987 so she's 34 years old, and its the original roof (except for an additional layer of shingles added 17 years ago) since we're in the Mojave desert, everything gets preserved pretty well. What you...

Home inspector reached out to me, this wasn't something that was missed. His inspection only covered the original roof construction, and as these supports were an addition/not original. The supports being broken was not an issue/mark down on his inspection. So looks like I'm getting a roofer out...

Started with the realtor this morning and will be reaching out to the inspection company this afternoon. I doubt a resolution will come from their side, but hopefully some direction on the best path forward. Either through home warranty (Highly doubtful) or insurance claim... Or litigation...

After some thought, my assumption is these became dislodged after the home settled or an earthquake… either way, I assume the only way to fix this is to jack/support the roof and replace them. Or am I completely off in my assumptions?

The realtor company we purchased the home with, this is the inspector they use for all of their homes

I am a first time home buyer, the home inspector checked everything including the attic and said it was well taken care of. I was running Ethernet for some wireless access points in the attic and found what is in the attached image. They’re on each corner of the home and in multiple other...